Hmmm. I don't know, but I would think it would be like comparing apples
to oranges. I have, and continue to use both. The Linksys is quick and
easy to set up, and can be looked after by someone with a reasonable
amount of knowledge. It is great for small offices and homes where there
are only a few computers and they have simple needs. It does have some
problems with related connections, so I am not sure if it is truly stateful.
However, I would never consider it for a serious application like
protecting a Corporate LAN. With Netfilter you can write a rule to cover
every situation. To allow or block specific ports and ip's on a case by case
basis. There are still a few areas that helper modules are being developed
for, but there is a core of real dedicated guys working on it. One of the
things I really like about Netfilter is the logging ability. I can set up
rules
to log all kinds of information, and real time data. There are also a number
of other programs that allow traffic shaping, routing, and limiting. This
kind of
stuff just isn't possible wit the Linksys.
Yes it is more work to set up, and a little more capital outlay in
Equipment. However, I think the results are well worth the investment.
Just my two cents worth.
Stu...........
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Sent: June 22, 2002 11:05 AM
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Subject: Linksys v. Netfilter
Have any whitepapers been written on the subject of a Linksys Router v. a
Netfilter implementation?
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